Inside a $700,000 safari, Lyft will refund you if they're late and Amtrak has tickets as low as $4
We dive into how United Airlines is making it easier for you to get status. Lyft will reimburse you if their car is late. And Amtrak has a winter sale that you don’t want to miss.
Vlad Verba
November 10, 2023
Hey all! In this edition, we dive into how United Airlines is making it easier for you to get status. Lyft will reimburse you if their car is late. And Amtrak has a winter sale that you don’t want to miss. Plus, we added a new ‘Deal Of The Week‘ section, where we will share a money-saving deal we found this week. Enjoy!
This Week’s Stories
United Airlines is updating its MileagePlus program for Chase credit card holders, allowing them to earn more Premier qualifying Points (PQPs) for every dollar spent. The changes include removing the annual PQP cap and increasing earning rates, making it easier to achieve loyalty status. Glad to see some airlines looking out for the customer unlike *cough* Delta *cough*.
Lyft is introducing an on-time pick-up guarantee, offering up to $100 in Lyft Cash if a scheduled ride is late. If a driver is more than 10 minutes late, passengers receive $20 in Lyft Cash, and if not matched with a driver within 10 minutes of the scheduled time, they get $50. Additionally, if a rider opts for alternative transportation to the airport due to a missed Lyft ride, they can claim an extra $50 in Lyft Cash, totaling $100.
This article breaks down some budget all-inclusive resorts everywhere from Mexico to Pennsylvania so you can start planning your family summer vacation now.
Go2Africa (which doesn’t sound like a very legit name btw) just released the world’s most expensive safari. It will cost a family of 4 almost $700,000. The safari is 24 days long and includes visits to 6 countries.
The new two-star restaurants are both high-end Japanese cuisine. A couple of restaurants maintained their Michelin Star ratings. Will you be visiting?
More From This Week
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Deal of the Week
Get one month free of Paramount+ using code ‘COLIN‘. This works for new and existing customers. Codes will be updated here.
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